NUR 1020C

Study Guide: American Nurses Association

Government Affairs
"The American Nurses Association is highly involved at both the federal and state levels addressing
legal, legislative and regulatory issues affecting nursing through these two departments, Government
Affairs and State Government Relations."
The Government Affairs activity list is quite lengthy and to learn about all political issues the ANA is
involved in would require a lot of time. But from time to time you may want to reference this area to
see where the efforts are being made.
But for now scan through the list and find the answers to the following questions

Political Action Committee (ANA-PAC)

Federal Issues

Publications
"The American Nurse (TAN) is the official publication of the American Nurses Association. TAN
represents a balance of timely and important nursing related news and information encompassing
legislative and governmental regulations, health care trends and the every day lives of nurses."
This newspaper is mailed out 6 times a year to ANA members. But you can read it online. Take
a few minutes to see what issues are being explored in this publication. Browse some current
or past issues as time permits.
Click on some of the different sections but take a moment to see what other nurses have to say
in "Comment and Opinion.
American Nurse Today, is the new official journal of the American Nurses Association, published
monthly. The magazine includes the following topics of interest:
Inside ANA information and updates from the strongest voice and advocate for the nursing
profession.
Strictly Clinical Peer-reviewed, clinical article, including continuing education that addresses
best practices, and a wide variety of useful practical information that nurses will use in their
practice immediately.
Practice Matters Legal and ethical issues, reimbursement, time management, negotiating
contracts, Magnet recognition and drug topics are just some of the topics this section covers.
Career Sphere Tips, techniques and ideas to help nurses maximize their careers.
Mind/Body/Spirit Articles that remind nurses to take care of the caregiver.
Professional Nursing Practice Workplace Issues
Read about some issues reported in the sections on Workplace Advocacy, Workforce, Rights of
Nurses
Press Releases
Look at the number of press releases issued by the ANA. Select and read any press release of
interest to you.
Position Statements
The ANA issues position statements to guide professional nursing practice. Identify the position
statements available for your reference. Select and read any position statement of interest to you.
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Study Guide: Florida Nurses Association

FNA Leadership
Who is the current elected President of the FNA?
Who serves on the staff as the executive Director of FNA?
FNA Membership
How much does it cost to join the FNA?
What services are provided with membership?
Central Florida District
Members of the Florida Nurses Association in Central Florida belong to District 8. Who is the
district president and how would you communicate with her?